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Oil prices rebound from coronavirus fears

- Brent and WTI decrease by around 1.2% on previous session

26.02.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Energy Security , Asia

Oil set for weekly gain with virus rebound, Libya risks

- This marks second consecutive weekly gain for oil prices as they reach their highest levels since Jan. 29

22.02.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Energy Security , Asia , Middle East-Africa

US gas prices better than other countries amid Covid-19

- Coronavirus impact on US LNG exports is small since there are no US LNG exports to China due to tariffs

22.02.2020 Lng/Lpg , Energy Security , Americas

Global fuel demand growth revised down amid coronavirus

- Global liquid fuels demand to average 101.7 million bpd in 2020, 378,000 bpd less than EIA's previous forecast in January

21.02.2020 Downstream , Energy Security , Asia

Oil steady with virus fears and rise in US crude stocks

- Crude inventories in US are estimated to increase by 4.2 million, API figures show

21.02.2020 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Stock Market , Energy Security , Asia , Americas

US sanctions Rosneft subsidiary for Venezuela trade

- Swiss-incorporated oil brokerage firm, board chairman sanctioned in latest attempt to curb Venezuela's oil sales

19.02.2020 Natural Gas , Energy Security , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Oil prices gain with supply fears over Libya, Rosneft

- Missiles struck close to highly explosive LPG tanker in Tripoli

20.02.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Pentagon to divert $3.83B for Trump's wall construction

- Shift in funding sparks criticism from Democrat, Republican lawmakers

14.02.2020 Projects , Energy Security , Americas

Coronavirus to delay global recovery, cause oil surplus

- World GDP may contract by 1% in 1Q20, which would be first quarter-to-quarter contraction since 1Q09

14.02.2020 Downstream , Invesments , Energy Security , Asia

Haftar blocks UN flights landing in Libya

- Grounded flights making UN peace-making, aid work in Libya more difficult

13.02.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

US confirms 13th virus case as Trump seeks CDC cut

- Patient diagnosed while under federal quarantine after returning form Wuhan, China, CDC says

12.02.2020 Energy Security , International Organization , Energy Projects , Americas

'Russia, Iran must halt Assad regime's aggression'

- Turkey's Mevlut Cavusoglu decries Assad regime stepping up attacks in wake of fresh cease-fire for Idlib, Syria

12.02.2020 Energy Security , International Organization , Energy Projects , General

Oil up as coronavirus cases slow to support demand

- Number of new cases marks slowest growth rate since Jan. 31

12.02.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Energy Security , Asia

Energy to play greater role in Turkey-US trade volume

- Liquefied natural gas, renewable energy and petrochemicals are potential sectors for boost in mutual trade, official says

12.02.2020 Electricity , Natural Gas , Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , International Organization , Turkey , Americas

Oil prices bounce back from 13-month lows

- Outbreak of coronavirus continues to keep crude demand low around the world

05.02.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Death toll rises to 304 in China’s coronavirus outbreak

- China's National Health Commission reports more than 14,000 cases of pneumonia caused by 2019-nCoV in China

02.02.2020 Energy Security , General

Uzbekistan's gas production down 1.6% in 2019

- Central Asian country expects to increase gas production to 66 billion cubic meters per year in 2020

31.01.2020 Natural Gas , Oil , Invesments , Energy Security , Energy Projects , Asia

Brent steady with low demand worries, Libya supply cuts

- Coronavirus spread lowers global oil demand, while Libya's oil output could come to a complete halt

31.01.2020 Upstream , Stock Market , Energy Security , Asia , Middle East-Africa

Oil down as Fed warns against virus impact on growth

- "There is likely to be some disruption to activity in China and globally," Fed Chair Powell says

31.01.2020 Downstream , Energy Security , Asia , Americas

France should stop supporting Haftar in Libya: Turkey

- France is unconditionally supporting Khalifa Haftar to have its say on natural resources in Libya, says Foreign Ministry

30.01.2020 Energy Security , General

Death toll in China’s coronavirus outbreak rises to 170

- National Health Commission confirms 7,711 cases of pneumonia caused by 2019-nCoV

30.01.2020 Energy Security , General

French authorities, NGOs sue Total for climate change

- Lawsuit marks first climate change litigation against a company in France

31.01.2020 Oil , Energy Security , Europe

Oil prices up with surprise crude inventory draw

- US crude oil stocks estimated to decline by 4.27 million barrels for week ending Jan. 24

30.01.2020 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Stock Market , Energy Security , Asia , Americas

US says more troops injured in Iran missile strikes

- Out of 50 U.S. service members diagnosed with TBI, 31 were treated in Iraq and returned to duty, says Pentagon official

29.01.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Brent oil posts losses with rising coronavirus deaths

- Benchmark hits lowest level in nearly four months

29.01.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Energy Security , Asia

S. Arabia to respond to oil mkt. imbalances: Energy Min

- Kingdom is following developments in international oil market which may be affected from coronavirus outbreak

28.01.2020 Oil , Energy Security , International Organization , World , Asia , Middle East-Africa

Oil prices down with rising coronavirus cases

- Rising coronavirus cases in China as well as increased risk in US negatively impacts global oil demand

28.01.2020 Downstream , Energy Security , Asia , Americas

Oil heads for 6% weekly loss with China virus fears

- "Official GDP figures [in China] are likely to show a milder slowdown, as they did during SARS," expert says

25.01.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Energy Security , Asia

Oil prices down with rising US stocks, China epidemic

- New virus epidemic in China threatens overall oil demand

24.01.2020 Downstream , Energy Security , Asia , Americas

Syria: US troops block Russian forces way to oil fields

- Russian convoy consisting of five armored personnel carriers and pickup truck forced to turn back

22.01.2020 Oil , Energy Security , International Relations , Middle East-Africa

Head of Turkish Cypriots calls for dialogue in E. Med

- EastMed pipeline deal reached by Greek Cypriots, Israel, Greece not based on scientific developments: President Akinci

22.01.2020 Oil , Energy Security , International Relations , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

European naval mission to secure Strait of Hormuz

- Seven other EU countries to join France’s initiative on naval surveillance mission

21.01.2020 Energy Security , General

Oil prices gain 1% with Libya shutdown

- Halt of oil exports causes 800,000 barrels per day of crude output loss, Libya's National Oil Corporation reveals

21.01.2020 Upstream , Stock Market , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Only Libya-owned political process can end conflict: EU

- European Union says it supports unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity of Libya

20.01.2020 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

Berlin summit commits to cease-fire in Libya

- International committee to follow implementation of cease-fire, says final declaration of Berlin summit for peace in Libya

20.01.2020 Energy Security , General

Syria: US troops block Russian forces way to oil field

- American soldiers positioned in regions occupied by YPG/PKK terrorists prevent Russian soldiers from reaching oil fields

20.01.2020 Oil , Energy Security , General

Oil prices post weekly losses for w/ending Jan. 17

- US crude output reaching new record high brings oversupply worries

18.01.2020 Oil , Energy Security , World , Americas

Massive blast at chemical plant in Spain leaves 1 dead

- At least eight people injured, one in critical condition

15.01.2020 Energy Security , Europe , General

Libya: Haftar forces launch airstrike near Tripoli

- Missiles strike south of Libya's capital, says military spokesman for UN-recognized government

15.01.2020 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

Libya: Draft text over possible cease-fire on table

- Turkish foreign minister says Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar requested time until morning to consider draft cease-fire

14.01.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

S. Aramco nets extra $3.8 bln. after greenshoe option

- Aramco’s IPO is now worth $29.4 billion overtaking previous record holder; Chinese Alibaba

14.01.2020 Oil , Projects , Invesments , Energy Security , Energy Projects , Middle East-Africa

Egypt, Algeria announce support for cease-fire in Libya

- Egypt supports comprehensive solution to protect unity, territorial integrity of its neighboring countries

13.01.2020 Energy Security , International Organization , Energy Projects

Libya: Haftar, Sarraj may visit Moscow for crisis talks

- Possibility of signing ceasefire agreement to be discussed during meetings, says Russian diplomat

13.01.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , International Organization

Oil prices down as Middle East tensions ease

- Prices below Jan. 3 level when US carried out strike killing Iran's Qasem Soleimani

10.01.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Trump says sanctions on Iran 'already' increased

- 'We've increased them. They were very severe, but now they're increased substantially,' says US president

10.01.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Libya welcomes Turkey-Russia cease-fire call

- Turkish, Russian presidents have called for cease-fire in Libya

10.01.2020 Natural Gas , Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , International Relations , Middle East-Africa

Oil prices down with lost gains after Trump's comments

- "Iran appears to be standing down," US President says

10.01.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Iraqi oil facilities secure: OPEC Secretary General

- Iraq can reach 100% compliance with OPEC cuts in time despite current tensions: OPEC Secretary General says

09.01.2020 Oil , Energy Security , International Relations , Middle East-Africa

Ukraine passenger jet crashes in Iran after takeoff

- Boeing 737 plane crashes with 180 passengers on board near Imam Khomeini Airport

08.01.2020 Nuclear , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Energy Projects , General

Iran struck bases hosting US troops in ‘self-defense’

- Iran does not seek escalation or war but will defend itself against any aggression, says country's foreign minister

08.01.2020 Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , International Organization , General

Oil prices up 2% as Middle East tensions escalate

- Price of Brent crude gained 3.55% on Friday

07.01.2020 Transportation/Fuel Oil , Stock Market , Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa

US targeting 52 Iranian sites if Tehran attacks: Trump

- Washington prepared to strike 'very fast and very hard,' says US president

05.01.2020 Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Libya: Haftar forces bomb kills 30, injures 33

- GNA spokesman tells Anadolu Agency airstrike targeted military school’s dormitory; warns death toll could rise

06.01.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

Libyan crisis transforms geopolitics in Mediterranean

- Turkey’s expansion of its range in central Mediterranean toward Libya is leading to geopolitical transformations in region

04.01.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

Qatar foreign minister visits Iran

- Soleimani was killed in US drone attack in Iraq

05.01.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , General

UN chief calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Libya

- Antonio Guterres wants ‘return to political dialogue by all parties’

04.01.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

Iraq: US military presence in country could be ended

- Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi calls parliament to hold emergency session to decide on US troops' presence in country

05.01.2020 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

Oil shows strong weekly gain with 4% daily rise on Fri.

- Brent price heads for 1.1% gain, while WTI shows 3.3% increase for week ending Jan. 3

04.01.2020 Transportation/Fuel Oil , Stock Market , Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Libya welcomes approval of troop deployment by Turkey

- High Council of State welcomes motion passed in Turkish parliament authorizing sending of troops to Libya

03.01.2020 Energy Security , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

Trump directed killing of head of Iran's Quds force: US

- 'This strike was aimed at deterring future Iranian attack plans,' says Pentagon

03.01.2020 Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Iran seizes oil tanker in Gulf: Iranian TV

- Oil tanker stopped by Iran over allegedly smuggling 1.312M liters of fuel

01.01.2020 Oil , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Turkey: Presidency sends parliament Libya troops motion

- Parliament set on Thursday to debate motion on sending Turkish troops to Libya

31.12.2019 Energy Security , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

Libya needs air defense support, expertise: Envoy

- Possible Turkish military support to Libya will be for benefit of Libyan people, says Libya's ambassador to Turkey

28.12.2019 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

China, Iran, Russia to launch joint naval exercise

- Military drill in Gulf of Oman to deepen exchange, cooperation between navies of three countries

27.12.2019 Energy Security , Eurasia , Asia , Middle East-Africa

‘Turkey invited by Libya’s legitimate administration’

- Turkey will lend all manner of support to Tripoli administration which is fighting Haftar, Turkish president says

26.12.2019 Natural Gas , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

ANALYSIS - Turkey-TRNC natural gas pipeline to change geopolitical balance in E.Med

- Turkey-TRNC gas pipeline project to be serious alternative to Greek Cypriot administration's EastMED pipeline project

26.12.2019 Energy Security , International Relations , Middle East-Africa

Russia strengthened its nuclear triad: Putin

- Meeting with defense officials, president says share of modern weapons in Russia's nuclear triad reached 82%

25.12.2019 Nuclear , Energy Security , Energy Projects , Asia

'Any plan excluding Turkey in Eastern Med impossible'

- Turkey will continue supporting Libya's legitimate, internationally recognized government, says presidential spokesman

25.12.2019 Energy Security , International Relations , Eurasia

ExxonMobil makes 15th oil discovery in offshore Guyana

- Discovery adds to current resource estimate of more than six billion barrels of oil equivalent

25.12.2019 Oil , Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , General

Legitimate Libyan gov't urges ‘clear stance’ on Haftar

- Libya's UN-recognized government says Haftar attacks hinder establishment of democratic, stable state structure in country

24.12.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

Libya slams Greek FM’s meeting with Haftar

- GNA considers contacts between Greece, East Libya-based commander illegal, says country's foreign minister

23.12.2019 Energy Security , International Organization , Energy Projects , General

Highlights of global energy market in 2019

- Tensions between US and Iran, oil tanker attacks in Middle East and the climate crisis were hot topics in 2019

22.12.2019 Electricity , Natural Gas , Oil , Nuclear , Thermal , Lng/Lpg , Refining/Petro Chemistry , Wind , Solar , Hydro , Geothermal/Biomass , Projects , Oil , Natural Gas , Electricity , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , International Relations , News from companies , World , Turkey , Europe , Eurasia , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

UAE issues op. license for Arab world's 1st nuke plant

Russia completes 1st reactor vessel welding for Akkuyu

Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, Feb. 13

Turkey's daily power consumption up 2.84% on Feb. 11

Turkey's daily power consumption down 11.9% on Feb. 23

Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, Feb. 16

Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, Feb. 13

Turkey's daily power consumption up 2.84% on Feb. 11

Turkey's daily power consumption up 12.6% on Feb. 24

Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, Feb. 23

Turkey's daily power consumption up 2.15% on Feb. 21

Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, Feb. 20

Saudi Aramco gets approval for major natural gas field

US natural gas output, exports to increase by 2050

Rosneft income increases 50% in fourth quarter of 2019

US' Gulf of Mexico lease sales scheduled for March 18

Spot market natural gas prices for Tuesday, Feb. 11

British LNG carrier arrives in Turkey

Danish LNG carrier arrives in Turkey

Valeura's gas production rises 22% in 4th quarter 2019

Spot market natural gas prices for Monday, Feb. 24

US natural gas stocks to hit record by end of October

Spot market natural gas prices for Friday, Feb. 21

Spot market natural gas prices for Tuesday, Feb. 18

Algerian LNG vessel arrives in Turkey on Feb. 23

US gas prices better than other countries amid Covid-19

Global LNG demand to double by 2040: Shell

Algerian LNG vessel to arrive in Turkey on Feb. 23

US oil rig count rises by one for week ending Feb. 21

Rosneft income increases 50% in fourth quarter of 2019

US oil rig count rises by two for week ending Feb. 14

US' Gulf of Mexico lease sales scheduled for March 18

Oil posts losses as virus worries cause low demand

Oil prices hit 14-month low with coronavirus fears

Oil prices remain low with coronavirus spread

Oil prices rebound from coronavirus fears

US crude oil inventories show less-than-expected rise

US crude oil inventories show less-than-expected rise

Oil steady with virus fears and rise in US crude stocks

US crude oil stocks, production up for w/ending Feb. 7

Turkey shows real market potential for electric cars

Oil steady as market awaits OPEC cut against low demand

Turkey's oil imports up 45.7% in November 2019

Renewables in transport in EU up year-on-year in 2018

US: Wind tops hydro in renewable electricity sources

GE to deliver turbines for 300 MW wind farm in India

RWE, Saitec to test offshore wind farms in deep waters

Nordex receives order for 156 MW wind farm in Chile

Solar is key in cutting Turkish gas imports: GENSED head

AA energy desk to host Turkey's solar energy Assoc. Head

Wind and solar surpass coal in EU electricity in 2019

Wind, solar to generate most new US power in 2020

AA energy desk to host Turkey's solar energy Assoc. Head

Hydro provides 90.1% of Norway's power in January

Siemens raises stake in Gamesa Renewable for $1.2 bln.

Hydro provides most of Norway's power in December 2019

Highlights of global energy market in 2019

UN wants action on climate change in 9 African nations

Turkey focuses on biomass from agricultural waste

Turkey to boost geothermal using support mechanisms

Turkey shows real market potential for electric cars

Amazon's Jeff Bezos promises $10B to set up Earth Fund

Pentagon to divert $3.83B for Trump's wall construction

Chevron posts net loss of 6.6B in 4th qtr. of 2019

Norway wealth fund earns record $180 billion in 2019

Turkey's 3rd drillship from UK expected on March 17

Microsoft invests $1.1B in Mexico

Rosneft income increases 50% in fourth quarter of 2019

Oil posts losses as virus worries cause low demand

Norway wealth fund earns record $180 billion in 2019

Oil prices hit 14-month low with coronavirus fears

Oil prices remain low with coronavirus spread

US' Gulf of Mexico lease sales scheduled for March 18

Turkey's energy import bill falls 7.4% in December 2019

French authorities, NGOs sue Total for climate change

ExxonMobil makes 15th oil discovery in offshore Guyana

Turkey's daily power consumption down 10.7% on Feb. 9

Spot market electricity prices for Friday, Feb. 7

Turkey's daily power consumption down 8.87% on Jan. 12

Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, Jan. 9